Examines the history of immigration, explains the reasons for migration, discusses the patterns and problems of immigration, and looks at how the experiences of refugees differ from those of other immigrants.
Explores renewable energy sources--particularly wind, water, and solar power--on a global scale, covering the cost, output, and environmental impact of non-renewable sources and the future role of renewables. Includes teacher notes.
Explores factors in climatic change, such as greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide emissions, looks at international efforts to remedy the problem, discusses whether human activities are contributing to global warming, and more. Includes teacher notes.
Discusses why people leave their home countries when their safety is threatened and for other reasons, and how large numbers of people entering a new country can cause chaos.
Features some of the remarkable members of the lizard world, including the chameleon, flying gecko, and blue tongue skink, and describes important characteristics of the whole group.
Features some of the remarkable members of the lizard world, including the chameleon, flying fecko, and blur-tongued skink, and describes the important characteristics of the whole group.